Observing my crested gecko yesterday, I noticed that one of her toes was curled back way too far, and that her toenail appeared to be embedded in the top of her foot, which is every bit as weird-looking as it sounds. Can anybody give me some advice on how to handle this?
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Claw curled into foot
squidbelly
Apr 11, 2011 07:51 AM
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PHLdyPayne
Apr 12, 2011 04:08 PM
This is not a natural position. Crested geckos doe sort of roll back the tips of their toes during natural movements, when they 'unstick' themselves as they walk. But the claw won't come in contact with the top or bottom of the foot (from the description I am assuming the claw is in the top of the foot, not just resting against the sole of the foot when relaxed).
I suggest taking him to a vet...the toe may be broken or some other reason causing it to take an unnatural position. It could also be a birth defect that has gone unnoticed. If you have a good clear picture, it may be easier to tell if its a break, natural or birth defect.
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